1 A nd these three men cease from answering Job, for he righteous in his own eyes,

2 a nd burn doth the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram; against Job hath his anger burned, because of his justifying himself more than God;

3 a nd against his three friends hath his anger burned, because that they have not found an answer, and condemn Job.

4 A nd Elihu hath waited earnestly beside Job with words, for they are older than he in days.

5 A nd Elihu seeth that there is no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger burneth.

6 A nd Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answereth and saith: -- Young I in days, and ye age Therefore I have feared, And am afraid of shewing you my opinion.

7 I said: Days do speak, And multitude of years teach wisdom.

8 S urely a spirit is in man, And the breath of the Mighty One Doth cause them to understand.

9 T he multitude are not wise, Nor do the aged understand judgment.

10 T herefore I have said: Hearken to me, I do shew my opinion -- even I.

11 L o, I have waited for your words, I give ear unto your reasons, Till ye search out sayings.

12 A nd unto you I attend, And lo, there is no reasoner for Job, answerer of his sayings among you.

13 L est ye say, We have found wisdom, God doth thrust him away, not man.

14 A nd he hath not set in array words for me, And with your sayings I do not answer him.

15 ( They have broken down, They have not answered again, They removed from themselves words.

16 A nd I have waited, but they do not speak, For they have stood still, They have not answered any more.)

17 I answer, even I -- my share, I shew my opinion -- even I.

18 F or I have been full of words, Distressed me hath the spirit of my breast,

19 L o, my breast as wine not opened, Like new bottles it is broken up.

20 I speak, and there is refreshment to me, I open my lips and answer.

21 L et me not, I pray you, accept the face of any, Nor unto man give flattering titles,

22 F or I have not known to give flattering titles, In a little doth my Maker take me away.